Tag Archives: Students

Daemen Cuts the Ribbon on Team IMPACT Wall of Fame

A student athlete cuts a ribbon in front of the Team IMPACT Wall of Fame.

Daemen University further solidified its ongoing relationship with Team IMPACT, a non-profit organization that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, with the creation of Daemen’s Team IMPACT Wall of Fame.… Read More »

Animation Program Shines at Buffalo International Film Festival

Student film screened at The Buffalo International Film Festival.

It was a banner year for Daemen University at the 17th annual Buffalo International Film Festival (BIFF), where the Animation Program had 11 films screened – the largest number of films in the program’s history. The film fest featured… Read More »

PA Grads Receive 100% Pass Rate on Certifying Exam

In yet another example of how Daemen University distinguishes itself nationally, the 2023 graduates of the Physician Assistant Studies program achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE), which is above the national average.… Read More »

Students Take Field Studies Down Under

A two-week summer field trip to Australia allowed Daemen University students to study the Great Barrier Reef. The trip fulfills the fieldwork component of BIO 352: Coral Reef Field Survey and is led by Dr. Jonathan Good, an associate professor… Read More »

Convocation Celebrates Start of New Academic Year

Dias at Convocation, President Olson speaking

Daemen University officially kicked off the 2023-2024 academic year and welcomed new students and their families to campus during the institution’s annual Convocation ceremony Friday afternoon. The fall tradition serves as a formal greeting for new undergraduate students who have… Read More »

Daemen Welcomes Dozens of New Students Through Teach-out Agreements

Students standing by table with Daemen folders on it.

Daemen University is welcoming 88 new students from Medaille University and Cazenovia College for the 2023-2024 academic year. Daemen entered into teach-out agreements with both Medaille and Cazenovia following announcements that the institutions would cease operations due to financial problems.… Read More »

A Conversation with James Hulse

From student to adjunct professor at Daemen University. James Hulse graduated from the Animation Program in May 2022 and was standing at the front of the class just a few months later. James spoke to us about his role at… Read More »

Animation Alums Win Daemen’s First Gold Telly Awards

Daemen University’s Animation Department won four statues during the 44th Annual Telly Awards, including the institution’s first two gold awards. The winners, alums from the class of 2022, were all recognized in the non-broadcast general-student category for the short films… Read More »

Daemen Holds 72nd Commencement

Daemen University celebrated its 72nd commencement with undergraduate and graduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 20, at Kleinhans Music Hall. During his remarks, President Gary A. Olson told the Class of 2023, “Now more than ever, educated citizens are being challenged… Read More »

Students Leaders Honored during Luncheon

Daemen University honored students involved with various organizations and departments during the annual Student Leadership Awards luncheon on May 4 in the Wick Social Room. The awards, hosted by the Division of Student Affairs, recognize a student’s leadership, commitment, and… Read More »

Entrepreneurship Students Attend Pitch Competition

Daemen University students attended a pitch competition on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) where aspiring business owners from Buffalo presented their ideas. Around two dozen students in the SP23: The Entrepreneurial Mindset and SP23: Soc Entrepreneurship classes taught by… Read More »

Natural Science Seniors Present Capstone Research

Daemen University Natural Science majors presented their senior research posters to a bustling room of faculty, staff, and peers last month. The posters, which are the culmination of four semesters of work, represent findings from their capstone research sequence. … Read More »

Daemen Receives Federal Grant to Support Student Veterans

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced Daemen University will receive a three-year federal grant of $575,697 from the U.S. Department of Education to help veterans achieve their academic goals. The grant will be awarded through the Centers of Excellence for Veterans … Read More »

Daemen Student Among Young Entrepreneurs Honored

Daemen University sophomore Noah Fulton was honored by the Empower716 Young Entrepreneur Program. Fulton was one of 12 entrepreneurs to receive the Entrepreneurs of Color Award during an award gala at The Powerhouse in Buffalo on March 23, 2023. … Read More »

Daemen Students Participate in Legislative Education Awareness Day in Albany

Five students from the social work program at Daemen University attended the Legislative Education Advocacy Day (LEAD) in Albany sponsored by the New York State Association of Social Work Deans and Directors in February. The Daemen students were among… Read More »